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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T170000
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SUMMARY:Ear Taxi Festival Preview
DESCRIPTION:Ear Taxi Festival\, the largest classical contemporary musical festival in the Midwest\, presented a special preview event for Cliff Dwellers members. Festival artists and leadership discussed highlights of the festival\, the current state of contemporary music and classical music in Chicago\, and bring a special guest performance. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/ear-taxi-festival-preview/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Dinner,Music,Past Event
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SUMMARY:Jessica Choe and Susan Warner Concert
DESCRIPTION:A very special Classical Music Event and Dining Experience\nThe Cliff Dwellers presented a special performance of classical piano and clarinet\, paired with delicious food offerings for each piece from our very own Chef Erick. Each course was explained by the musical artists as the performance proceeded\, and the dishes were accompanied by curated wine pairings. \nMember Jessica Choe\, along with Susan Warner\, will perform. \nOur performers:\nKorean American pianist Jessica Choe began her musical studies at the age of three in Seoul\, Korea\, where she was a winner of several national youth piano competitions. Since immigrating to the U.S. in 1988\, she has performed in many American concert halls\, including the Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center\, Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood\, and the Wolf Trap. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two children. \nSusan Warner is Assistant Principal Clarinetist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra. In addition to her position at the opera house\, Susan is a member of the Lyric Ensemble\, a chamber ensemble comprised of Lyric Orchestra colleagues. Susan and her husband\, CSO hornist David Griffin\, live in Oak Park together with their children. \n  \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/jessica-choe-concert/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Dinner,Music,Past Event
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians
DESCRIPTION:“Sound Czech”\nMembers of the Cliff Dwellers are cordially invided to attend a concert by the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians. \n“Sound Czech.” While the title is a good-natured pun\, it also raises a question that has been asked repeatedly over the centuries during nationalist debates abou music. Can a particular country have a singular “authentic” music? What does it mean to “sound Czech\,” exactly? \nAn advance ticket is required for anyone attending the concert. Tickets must be purchased directly from the Rembrandt Musicians. Tickets are available right up to the time of the concert\, unless the concert is sold out. \nTo purchase tickets\, use this link\, and the code for the club discount. There are tickets for many different performances on this site\, so be sure you choose the one at the Cliff Dwellers on May 9. \nhttps://rembrandtchambermusicians.vbotickets.com/events\nDiscount Code: VILLAGE2425 \n—- \nMembers attending the concert who would like to partake in a 3-course dinner prior to the performance should make reservations with the Cliff Dwellers by May 2.\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or 3121-922-8080 \nThree-course dinner: $46 for members\, $52 for non-members\n5 p.m. – Bar opens\n6 p.m. – 3-course Dinner served\n7 p.m. – Performance \n  \nMUSICAL PROGRAM NOTES:\nARTISTS:\nBlack Oak Ensemble: Desiree Ruhstrat\, violin; Aurelien Fort Pederzoli\, viola; David Cunlife\, cello; John Macfarlane violin; Carol Cook; Sydney Lee\, cello\nPROGRAM:\n– DVORAK: Terzetto in C major\n– Gideon KLEIN: String Trio (1944)\n– Intermission\n– DVORAK: String Sextet in A Major\, Op. 48 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians-4/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T170000
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians
DESCRIPTION:20th Century Romance\nMembers of the Cliff Dwellers are cordially invited to attend a concert by The Rembrandt Chamber Musicians. \nAn advance ticket is required for anyone attending the concert. Tickets must be purchased directly from The Rembrandt Musicians. Tickets are available right up to the time of the concert\, unless the concert is sold out. \nTo purchase tickets\, copy and paste the address below into your browser\, and use the code for a club discount. There are tickets for many different performance on this site\, so be sure you chose the one at the Cliff Dwellers on March 14.\nhttps://rembrandtchambermusicians.vbotickets.com/events\nDiscount Code: VILLAGE2425 \nProgram: \nShostakovich\n5 Pieces for 2 Violins and Piano \nMoszkowski\nSuite for Two Violins and Piano \n– intermission – \nKorngold\nPiano Quintet \nMembers attending the concert who would like a three-course dinner prior to the performance should make reservations by March 7 at reservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080 \nThree-course dinner: $46 for members\, $52 non-members\n5 p.m. – Bar opens\n6 p.m. – Dinner (3-course meal)\n7 p.m. – Performance
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians-3/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T170000
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Cliff Dwellers are cordially invited to attend a concert By the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians\, who will be performing at our club on January 31\, 2025. \nAn advance ticket is required for anyone attending the concert. Tickets must be purchased directly from the Rembrandt Musicians. Tickets are available right up to the time of the concert unless the concert is sold out. \nTo purchase tickets\, use this link\, and the code for a club discount. There are tickets for many different performances on this site\, so be sure you choose the one at the Cliff Dwellers on January 31. \nhttps://rembrandtchambermusicians.vbotickets.com/events\nDiscount code: VILLAGE2425 \n\nProgram: Andrey Rubtsov – Divertimento in E Major for Flute and String Quartet\nBeethoven – Serenade for flute\, violin\, and viola in D Major\, Op. 25\nAmy Beach – Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet\, Op. 80\nMusicians: Flute: Jennifer Gunn Violin: John MacFarlane Violin2: TBD Viola: Carol Cook Cello: Calum Cook \nMembers attending the concert who would like an à la carte dinner prior to the performance should make reservations at reservations@cliff-chicago.org 5pm-Bar opens 5:30pm-Dinner\, $45 3-course meal 7pm-Performance
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians-2/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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SUMMARY:Tom Bachtell & Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Tom Bachtell & Quintet:\nPiano Quintet in E-flat Major\, Op. 44\, by Rober Schumann\nThe fabulously talented Tom Bachtell Quintet delighted their Cliff Dwellers audience by performing Piano Quintet in E-flat major\, Op. 44\, considered one of Robert Schumann’s finest compositions. The approximately half hour program consisted of movements: \nI. Allegro brillante\nII. In modo d’una marcia. Un poco largamente\nIII. Scherzo: Molto vivace\nIV. Allegro ma non troppo \nPerformers:\nAlexandra Newman\, violin\nHannah Edgar\, violin\nEugene Smith\, viola\nBob Alter\, ‘cello\nTom Bachtell\, piano \nThe players have been a quintet for close to a year\, and have known each other in other capacities for longer. Alexandra\, Hannah\, and Eugene all perform with the Lakeview Orchestra in Chicago.  Alexandra is a lawyer; Hannah is a journalist; Eugene is a data scientist; Bob is a retired physician; and Tom is a cartoonist. Tom is also a long-time member of the Cliff Dwellers. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/tom-bachtell-quintet/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T173000
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Check back for details!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T210000
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt Chamber Musicians:  An die Musik (To Music)
DESCRIPTION:A program of poignantly beautiful songs and beguiling instrumental works\, An die Musik includes Franz Schubert’s beloved song of the same name and the soprano showpiece “The Shepherd on the Rock”. The Rembrandt Chamber Players opens their season with a program filled with music’s power to evoke “warm love” in one’s heart and transport the listener “to a better world.” \nPerforming artists include Jennifer Haworth\, soprano; Jonathan Gunn\, clarinet; John Macfarlane\, violin; Carol Cook\, viola and Calum Cook\, cello; Henry Kramer\, piano. \nProgram:\nSCHUBERT: “Der Hirt auf dem Felsen” (The Shepherd on the Rock)\, D. 965 \nBRUCH: Selections from Eight Pieces for Clarinet\, Viola\, and Piano \nSCHUBERT: “An die Musik” (To Music)\, D. 547 \nSCHUBERT: Trio in B-flat Major for Violin\, Cello\, and Piano\, D. 898 \nMusic program tickets must be purchased online from the performers’ website prior to the event! \nCliff Dwellers Discount Code: CLIFF2023 (valid for 10% off) \nReservations or dinner at the club required:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or call 312-922-8080 \n5:30pm – Cash bar opens\n6pm — 3 course dinner ($42)\n7pm — Music Program94455
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/rembrandt-chamber-musicians-an-die-musik-to-music/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T200000
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SUMMARY:The Debussy/Second Viennese Axis
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for The Debussy/Second Viennese Axis\, an exploration of music curated and performed by pianist Jacob Greenberg. This event will be the second in Mr. Greenberg’s free series of Close Range Concerts\, sponsored by the Cliff Dwellers Arts Foundation Board— with optional dinner/cocktails commencing at 5 PM and music beginning at 6\, and a program length of approximately one hour. \nProgram: The Debussy/Second Viennese Axis  \nClaude Debussy was an inspiration for the composers known as the Second Viennese School: Arnold Schoenberg\, Alban Berg\, and Anton Webern. In an exciting hour-long program\, pianist Jacob Greenberg draws unexplored comparisons between the master French sound colorist and these three brilliant Austrians who forged their own different\, but equally revolutionary\, path. \nAlban Berg: Sonata\, op. 1\nClaude Debussy: Selections from Préludes\, Études\, and Images\nArnold Schoenberg: Piano Pieces\, op. 23\nAnton Webern: Variations\, op. 27 \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Reception\, Optional Prix Fixe Dinner ($37)\n6:00 PM Program \nTo attend this free event\, or to opt in for dinner\, please RSVP by Monday\, May 1 by phone at 312-922-8080\, or by email at reservations@cliff-chicago.org
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/the-debussy-second-viennese-axis/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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